Security readout for executives and security teams
A maliciously crafted DCM image could trigger invalid memory reads in older ImageMagick versions while processing color pixel fields. The public record does not define the impact, so urgency depends on whether ImageMagick processes untrusted images in business workflows. Exposure is most likely on servers, services, or tools using vulnerable ImageMagick builds to process DCM/DICOM files from uploads, email attachments, user content, or third-party feeds. Treat as a targeted remediation item for systems processing untrusted images. It is not supported as an emergency from the supplied evidence, but vulnerable exposed conversion services should be updated promptly. Mitigation focus: Upgrade ImageMagick to 6.9.4-5, 7.0.1-7, or a later vendor-supported release.; Apply downstream OS or product vendor advisories where ImageMagick is bundled.; Restrict untrusted DCM processing if updates cannot be applied promptly..
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- https://blog.fuzzing-project.org/46-Various-invalid-memory-reads-in-ImageMagick-WPG%2C-DDS%2C-DCM.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/5511ef530576ed18fd636baa3bb4eda3d667665dCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/blob/7.0.1-7/ChangeLogCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/blob/6.9.4-5/ChangeLogCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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